A Kellogg’s recall of children cereals was launched June 25 after bad smells and rude flavors resulted in many complaints that involved vomiting and diarrhea. Breakfast cereals marketed to children totaling about 28 million boxes were recalled voluntarily by the Kellogg Company.
Kellogg’s recall pulls 28 million boxes of cereal
About 28 million boxes of cereal including Honey Smacks, Froot Loops, Corn Pops and Apple Jacks were recalled by Kellogg’s. The Associated Press reports that after a “waxy” smell and flavor made people ill the company volunteered to take the cereals off the market. Kellogg spokeswoman J. Adaire Putnam said about 20 people have complained, including five who reported nausea and vomiting.
Kellogg’s buys Wise Choice label for Froot Loops
Foodpolitics.com reports that 3 grams of fiber was added to Froot Loops so the American Society of Nutrition (ACN) would authorize the cereal to bear the Wise Choices label. It’s reported that ACN collects $100,000 from Kellogg’s and other companies to authorize the Wise Choices seal on cereal products. As well as containing trans fat, a substance linked to heart disease, Fruit Loops are 41 percent sugar by weight, provide 44 percent of calories with sugar and are made with trans fat, which has been linked to heart disease: not so wise a choice.
In the (froot) loop – USDA
Speaking about the Kellogg’s recall to the Wall Street Journal, Putnam said the sickening smells and flavors were coming from plastic bags within the cereal boxes containing the cereal. Complaints mounted starting following the bags began being used in late March. A spokesman for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the business initiated the recall and notified the agency.
Kellogg’s recall contact info>
Consumers concerned about the recall — or seeking a refund — can contact the Kellogg Consumer Response Center at 888-801-4163 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time. Products marked with the letters “KN” following the “better if used before” date notice were affected, the company said.
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